Private Tour from Bangkok: Railway and Floating Markets Tour
Overview
Discover the unique markets outside of Bangkok on this market adventure tour. Head to the famous Maeklong Railway Market where vendors set up their goods along an active railway line and see what happens when the train comes through. Then head to the Damnoen Saduak floating market and weave through waterways as vendors sell their various goods. Purchase souvenirs or some delicious Thai treats before heading back to Bangkok.
What's Included
- Ride a small boat through narrow village canals
- Taste Thai Snack and Seasonal Fruits
- Take a private vehicle and drive 2 hours to the railway market
- Visit local family-run village palm sugar plantation
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Visit Venice of the East - Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide
- Additional food and drink
Meeting Location
National Stadium BTS Station
Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
9 Rama I Road
Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
The lobby of Lub D Siam Hostel 925/9 Rama 1 Rd. Wangmai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
What To Expect
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Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please dress casually and comfortably for walking.
- You must arrive at the meeting point ON TIME. Due to the train schedule at the Railway Market, we will not be able to wait longer than 5 minutes. We recommend aiming to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
- Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
- Please note, if any of the sites in the itinerary happen to be closed due to reasons beyond our control, an alternative site will be visited.
- Traffic conditions may delay the return journey to Bangkok
- Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: Instead of visiting one of the many palm sugar plantations that have been set up for tourists to see and learn about the process, we visit a local family at their village plantation where they make palm sugar daily throughout the year. The family have been here for generations and bringing our small groups provides some additional income for them.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Tour from Bangkok: Railway and Floating Markets Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07).
- Ride a small boat through narrow village canals.
- Taste Thai Snack and Seasonal Fruits.
- Take a private vehicle and drive 2 hours to the railway market.
- Visit local family-run village palm sugar plantation.
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay.
- Visit Venice of the East - Damnoen Saduak floating market.
- Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide.
- Additional food and drink.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour from Bangkok: Railway and Floating Markets Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Ride a small boat through narrow village canals
- Taste Thai Snack and Seasonal Fruits
- Take a private vehicle and drive 2 hours to the railway market
- Visit local family-run village palm sugar plantation
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Visit Venice of the East - Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide
- Additional food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please dress casually and comfortably for walking.
- You must arrive at the meeting point ON TIME. Due to the train schedule at the Railway Market, we will not be able to wait longer than 5 minutes. We recommend aiming to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
- Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
- Please note, if any of the sites in the itinerary happen to be closed due to reasons beyond our control, an alternative site will be visited.
- Traffic conditions may delay the return journey to Bangkok
- Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: Instead of visiting one of the many palm sugar plantations that have been set up for tourists to see and learn about the process, we visit a local family at their village plantation where they make palm sugar daily throughout the year. The family have been here for generations and bringing our small groups provides some additional income for them.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
